Acquiring a technical aid is one thing; making it last is another. Regular maintenance is the guarantee of its safety and longevity. For a wheelchair, this can mean checking tire pressure, brake function, and overall cleanliness. For a hearing aid, it involves cleaning the tips and checking the batteries. Maintenance helps prevent breakdowns and costly repairs that are not always covered. A maintenance logbook can be a valuable tool for tracking check-ups. Most technical aids require simple, regular cleaning and the use of appropriate products.
The expertise of Christophe Delong, a coordinator for autonomy, providing administrative assistance and coordinating home care for dependent elderly and disabled people, a former rehabilitation doctor, extends to the long-term management of technical aids, particularly in helping you anticipate future needs. Moreover, the circular economy is gaining ground in the field of technical aids. Initiatives like the Envie Autonomie network collect, service, and recondition medical equipment (wheelchairs, beds, walkers) to offer it at an affordable price. This reconditioned equipment is guaranteed and allows people who do not have access to financial aid to get equipped. At the end of its life, do not throw away your technical aid! Find out about associations and collection points that can recover the equipment for recycling or reconditioning. This contributes to a more supportive and sustainable model. Reconditioning is an ecological approach that reduces waste and offers a quality solution at a lower cost, with the same coverage by Social Security as for new equipment if it is on the LPPR.